Iraq Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Iraq's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Iraq's electricity access stood at 100.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.00pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025. Iraq ranked 80th globally.
Iraq’s electricity‑access rate rose from 96.80 % in 2000 to a full 100.00 % in 2025, marking both a modest long‑term improvement and the all‑time peak for the 25‑year series. The increase reflects extensive grid expansion and post‑conflict reconstruction efforts that have eliminated the remaining gaps in service. Iraq now shares the top‑ranked access level with peers such as Iran, Iceland, Ireland and Israel, all recorded at 100.00 % in the same year, underscoring a convergence among nations that have achieved universal coverage. Despite the apparent success, the modest gain of 3.20 percentage points over a quarter‑century suggests that further advances will depend on sustaining investment in generation capacity, reducing transmission losses and integrating renewable sources to meet rising demand. Continued policy focus on modernising infrastructure and diversifying the energy mix will be crucial to preserve the upward trajectory and safeguard universal access.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #80 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #55 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #57 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #54 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #51 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.10pp | #49 |
| 2018 | 99.90% | +0.00pp | #104 |
| 2017 | 99.90% | +0.20pp | #106 |
| 2016 | 99.70% | +0.30pp | #105 |
| 2015 | 99.40% | +0.20pp | #109 |
| 2014 | 99.20% | +0.20pp | #110 |
| 2013 | 99.00% | −0.30pp | #111 |
| 2012 | 99.30% | +1.30pp | #103 |
| 2011 | 98.00% | −0.40pp | #115 |
| 2010 | 98.40% | +0.30pp | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Iraq's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 2019.
The lowest electricity access in Iraq was 96.80% in 2000.
Iraq ranks 80th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iraq's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Iraq in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_electricity-access,
title = {Iraq Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}